gmeasure

gmeasure is a command-line utility designed for measuring and reporting resource usage of programs. It allows users to monitor aspects such as CPU time, memory consumption, and I/O operations for a given process. The primary purpose of gmeasure is to provide a detailed breakdown of how much of a system's resources a specific application is consuming during its execution.

The tool works by executing a specified command and then collecting performance data while that command runs. This data is typically presented in a structured format, making it easy to analyze and compare the resource footprint of different applications or different runs of the same application under varying conditions. Users can often configure gmeasure to track specific metrics or to output the data in different formats, such as plain text or CSV files, for further processing or integration with other analysis tools.

gmeasure is particularly useful for developers and system administrators who need to identify performance bottlenecks, optimize application efficiency, or ensure that programs are not exceeding their allocated resource limits. By understanding the resource demands of software, users can make informed decisions about system configuration, hardware upgrades, and code optimization strategies. Its command-line interface makes it suitable for scripting and automated performance testing scenarios.